Hi Gilbert!

See:
http://www.mcgimpsey.com/excel/removepwords.html

JE has a workbook containing code that will do what you want.

Open the workbook. Open the protected workbook.
Tools Macro Macros
Select the macro
Run

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Regards
Norman Harker MVP (Excel)
Sydney, Australia

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